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Duty station: Valencia, Spain Application Deadline: 21 May 2020 * THIS IS A LOCAL POSITION FOR WHICH ONLY APPLICANTS WHO ARE SPANISH OR EUROPEAN UNION CITIZENS OR APPLICANTS WHO POSSESS A VALID RESIDENCE AND WORK PERMIT IN SPAIN ARE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION * This is a position in UNOPS for supporting projects carried out for the United Nations Secretariat. The incumbent of this position will be a staff member of UNOPS under its full responsibility. Within the Enterprise Application Center (EAC)/ America programme, this post will report to the Information Systems Officer or his designate in the Web Services Development Group in architecting and developing Drupal websites. S/he will assist with customization or development, as well as maintainance of Drupal 7 and Drupal 8 modules and libraries; will assist with the requirements gathering and review; assist with the migration of existing websites from a variety of WCMS platforms to UN standards based Drupal 7 and 8 websites; will assist with incident and problem resolution with Drupal websites. FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES Under the overall supervision of UNOPS Senior Programme Manager, the incumbent will directly work under the Information Systems Officer or his designate in New York and will be responsible for the following duties: Assist with the development and the maintenance of full-life cycle implementations of Drupal-based solutions providing support to a focus on maintainability, reliability, scalability, security, and performance. Assist the Manager with the performance of site-building activities, including assistance with creating and modifying views, contexts and blocks to match functionality specified in wireframes and designs. Provide assistance to the theme of responsive websites using Drupal version 7 and 8, and applications as per UN branding, accessibility, and multi-lingual standards. Help the Information Associate with the work related to the evaluation of user requirements, designs, and wireframes during the design and user experience phase. Support the preparation of technical documentation. Perform other duties as may be reasonably required and in line with the incumbent’s scope of services above. Impact of Results This initiative will help support the development of a continuously maintained and enhanced Drupal UN platform with a common core. It will also support the rapid delivery of new low cost features and enrich departmental websites in an Enterprise hosted environment. The initiative will also track UN website standards compliance KPI’s as part of the ICT strategy and the website governance project. Education/Experience/Language requirements Education: Completion of secondary education (High School diploma); University Degree (Bachelor's or Master's) is desirable and may substitute for some of the required number of years of experience. Required: A minimum of five years of experience in providing assistance in the design, development, implementation and maintenance of Drupal websites with a high school degree. A minimum of two years of experience in providing assistance with the development and support of Drupal 8 websites. Experience in assisting with the development of responsive websites using frameworks such as Bootstrap. Proficiency coding in PHP/HTML/CSS/JavaScript and other web development tools. Desirable: Proficiency in using Git for source control management. Experience with Agile project development and product delivery. Experience with REST API integrations Experience with MySQL and MariaDB databases. Ability to use wire-frame and modelling tools like Visio and UML. Knowledge in automated testing, automated deployment processes, and continuous integration. Knowledge of Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL). Knowledge of project management methodologies such as PRINCE2. Language: Fluency in English is required for this post. Knowledge of one or more official UN languages will be considered an asset. Contract type: Staff Contract level: G5 Contract duration: One year initially, renewable subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability'

WFP seeks candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles. Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis, and we are committed to promoting diversity and gender balance. ABOUT WFP The United Nations World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes. Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need. ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT The position is located in the Office of the Ombudsman and Mediation Services (HQ, Rome, Italy) and reports to the Senior Ombuds Officer and Mediator. Frequent travel to WFP Country and Field Offices is required. JOB PURPOSE This role will provide informal conflict resolution services to all employees, and assist in identifying systemic issues, trends and patterns, and facilitate change at the systemic level (policies, procedures, practices, structures, culture or attitude). KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive) - Provide a comprehensive range of ombudsman services to WFP employees while safeguarding and maintaining the principles of the International Ombudsman Association: confidentiality, neutrality, impartiality, informality, and independence. - Explore with employees and managers in confidential one-on-one meetings their options for addressing their workplace concerns - Provide coaching to address their issues autonomously, and guide them to adequate sources of information - When required and deemed appropriate, provide the following ombuds services: mediation, facilitation, shuttle diplomacy or other intervention. - Act as office case manager ensuring accurate and timely logging of all incoming cases, assign cases to Ombuds Officers and liaise with them on background and context; organize quarterly case reviews and visitor surveys. - Conduct regular official visits to WFP regional, country, and sub-offices to provide in-person conflict resolution services to employees, as well as outreach and training. - Work collaboratively with relevant actors in various offices to achieve informal resolution to work related problems raised by the parties. - Follow up with the parties to receive feedback and where needed or requested, to advise on further services or steps. - Contribute to collecting and interpreting data, and to the writing of the OBD annual report. - Contribute to the identification of both systemic issues encountered during informal conflict resolution, and recommendations for addressing them. - Identify lessons learned for feedback into the system through other avenues than the annual report. - Participate, as required, in corporate initiatives under WFP's cultural change process and the Comprehensive Action Plan (CAP); pro-actively contribute to the desired workplace changes; provide relevant input into related corporate policy initiatives and reviews. - Actively work towards the strengthening of the organization's system of internal justice. - Deliver outreach and learning activities on informal resolution and conflict management to support all employees to efficiently utilize services of the office of the Ombudsman and Mediation Services, and to acquire individual capacity to effectively deal with (potential) conflict. - Keep abreast of developments in the field of conflict resolution and within the Organization. - Contribute to developing state-of-the-art and client-oriented Ombudsman, Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution practices within OBD. - Take responsibility for an equitable and inclusive workplace which incorporates all dimensions of the WFP diversity and inclusion framework such as but not limited to racial equity, gender equality and disability inclusion. - Perform any other duties or special projects to support OBD in carrying out its functions, as assigned, including research in the field of conflict resolution and contributions to reports. STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education: Advanced University degree in social sciences, administration, human resources or other relevant field, or First University degree with additional years of relevant work experience and/or training/courses in alternative dispute resolution or conflict management. Experience: 8 years of relevant progressively responsible experience of which ideally, two years of relevant UN experience and 6 years in the field of international development, civil affairs, ethics, ombudsman, Staff Relations Management, Training or Coaching. Knowledge & Skills: - Conflict Resolution: Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of alternate dispute resolution mechanism, e.g. mediation, reconciliation, restorative practices. Demonstrates professional competence in conflict resolution, seeking fair and equitable solutions to and prevention of employment related problems. Demonstrates ability to creatively respond to problems and to mobilise, empower or enable other actors to respond where necessary. Able to assist in developing a deeper understanding of conflict prevention, conflict management and conflict resolution. - Analysis: Able to analyse a wide range of factors affecting conflict dynamics and to identify systemic issues (with regard to policies, procedures, practices, structure, culture or attitude) and to formulate clear recommendations for addressing those issues in order to facilitate change at the systemic level. - Communication: Able to create a safe setting in which visitors feel comfortable in being able to bring forward issues or concerns by demonstrating advanced listening skills and the ability to establish rapport and gain trust and respect; speaks and writes clearly and effectively tailors language, tone, style, and format to match the audience. - Outreach and Stakeholder Management: Understand the importance of outreach and is able to deliver oral presentation to various audiences; able to diplomatically handle sensitive information and cultivate productive relationships with target audience and stakeholders. Language: International Professional: Fluency (level C) in English language. Intermediate knowledge (level B) of a second official UN language: Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish, and/or WFP's working language, Portuguese. TERMS AND CONDITIONS Non-Rotational Nature: mobility is and continues to be a core contractual requirement in WFP. This position is however classified as "non-rotational" which means the incumbent shall not be subject to the regular reassignment process unless the position is reclassified as rotational. WFP offers an attractive compensation and benefits package, including basic salary, post adjustment, relocation entitlement, travel and shipment allowances, 30 days' annual leave, home leave, an education grant for dependent children, pension plan and medical insurance. ________________________________________________________________________ This is how cinfo can support you in the application process for this specific position: - Before you apply for this position: Improve your application documents by registering for a Job Application Support. - When invited to the interview: Prepare for the interview by registering for a Job Application Support. This service is offered free of charge to Swiss nationals. Interested in a career with multilateral institutions? Read more: Working with the United Nations Working with International Financial Institutions For Swiss nationals ____________________________________________________________________________________

WFP seeks candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles. Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis, and we are committed to promoting diversity and gender balance. ABOUT WFP The United Nations World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes. Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need. ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT The HR Policy & Compliance Branch ("HRMOP") is a small specialized team that provides advice to WFP globally on the interpretation and application of HR policies. The team is specialized and technical in nature, and requires a combination of analytical, legal and policy drafting skills, and a legal understanding of the implications of policy changes on the regulatory framework. The P3 HR Policy Officer ("HRPO") will report to the Chief of the HR Policy & Compliance Branch ("HRMOP"), and work under the overall guidance of the Director of HR. JOB PURPOSE The HRPO will provide advice and guidance to HR partners, staff and managers on the interpretation and application of WFP's HR policy framework and the FAO Staff Regulations & Rules, on the basis of formal rules and guidelines, practice and precedents, rulings and opinions of the Legal Office. The HRPO will contribute to the design, development and formulation of HR policies and procedures in line with the objectives outlined in the HR strategy, UN General Assembly resolutions, decisions made by the International Civil Service Commission and in response to organizational changes and reforms. To inform the direction of the policy design and formulation phase, the HRPO will carry out research on best practices and conduct benchmarking with other UN organizations. The HRPO will also monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of HR policies and procedures and identify potential policy gaps and areas where further guidance is required. In addition, the HRPO will monitor compliance with the HR policy framework and promote consistent implementation across WFP offices in the field and across functional divisions at HQ. The HRPO will also contribute to the effective roll-out of new or revised policies by participating in HR policy briefing sessions, communications, and awareness raising activities. The HRPO may be called on to represent the HR Division in inter-agency working groups and task forces established to review specific HR policy matters of common interest. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive) At WFP, we are looking for a talented Human Resources Officer hired at a P3 level to join the Human Resources Policy and Compliance Branch in Rome, Italy. Under the guidance of the Chief, Human Resources Policy and Compliance Branch, and together with other Policy Branch colleagues you will: - Draft WFP policies and procedures papers to support the organization's goals and strategic plan while ensuring consistency with GA resolutions, ICSC decisions as well as other UN Common System group (CEB, HLCM, HR Network, etc.) - Coordinate consultations with all stakeholders (e.g. HR community, staff associations, senior management) on any new policy development to evaluate the impact and effectiveness of existing or coming HR policies. - Provide interpretation and advice on HR policy matters and prepare recommendations to the Chief, HRMTP, for senior leadership, HRM Directorate or other senior managers as well as HR chiefs on waiver requests. - Develop an appropriate communication strategy to inform HR communicate and staff concerned on policy changes; Contribute to the effective roll-out and implementation of new or revised HR policies by conducting/participating in HR policy briefings, communications, and awareness-raising activities, including visits to HR teams in the Regions and Country Offices. - Assist with leading and influencing inter-agency matters, including preparation of position and concept papers. - Represent WFP's interests at inter-agency working groups or meetings where designated by the Chief HRMTP (e.g. HR Network Standing Committee on Field Duty Stations (Field Group) - Build networks and engage with counterparts in other UN agencies on the above matters and share experiences and best practices. STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education: Advanced university degree in Law, Human Resource Management, Public or Business Administration, International Relations, or similar relevant fields, or First University degree with additional years of related work experience or trainings/courses. Experience: Typically five years or more of postgraduate progressively responsible professional experience in Human Resources with an interest in international humanitarian development. Experience of managing small teams of staff with related areas of expertise. Languages: Fluency (level C) in oral and written English with an intermediate knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) or Portuguese (one of WFP's working languages). OTHER SPECIFIC JOB REQUIREMENTS - Specific experience developing HR Policies, procedures and guidelines is required. Policy and legal experience within the UN system would be highly desirable. - Knowledge and understanding of the legal processes of the UN common system (including the tribunals) and/or International organizations; Sound theoretical understanding of HR concepts and principles with a broad knowledge of best practices, techniques and processes. - Knowledge of common business principles and processes and the ability to quickly assimilate UN/WFP specific processes and systems. - Good knowledge of the conditions of service for International civil servants as regulated by the ICSC is highly desirable. - Good communication skills with the ability to persuade, influence and adapt communication style to different situations and individuals; ability to draft complex and detailed policy documents and clear concise reports or rationale for human resources decisions. - tailored to different audiences are required. - Strong organizational skills with an ability to plan, anticipate requirements, problems and obstacles and an ability to juggle competing priorities successfully, and to work with tight deadlines. - Ability to establish priorities, and to plan, coordinate and monitor own work plan and those under his/her supervision. - Ability to lead, coach and motivate a team. - Ability to partner with a wide range of people at all levels and across different cultures and to act with credibility and diplomacy. - Ability to build and maintain effective work relationships with human resources counterparts, managers and staff within HQ/regional/country office. - Ability to work independently. TERMS AND CONDITIONS Non-Rotational Nature: mobility is and continues to be a core contractual requirement in WFP. This position is however classified as "non-rotational" which means the incumbent shall not be subject to the regular reassignment process unless the position is reclassified as rotational. WFP offers an attractive compensation and benefits package, including basic salary, post adjustment, relocation entitlement, travel and shipment allowances, 30 days' annual leave, home leave, an education grant for dependent children, pension plan and medical insurance. ________________________________________________________________________ This is how cinfo can support you in the application process for this specific position: - Before you apply for this position: Improve your application documents by registering for a Job Application Support. - When invited to the interview: Prepare for the interview by registering for a Job Application Support. 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ABOUT WFP The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian agency, fighting hunger worldwide. WFP Technology Division (TEC, formerly known as IT) is the digital business engine of the World Food Programme, providing the business with multi-pronged and resilient technical capabilities able to respond with the agility required in humanitarian operations, be they manmade or in a natural disaster setting. TEC Division continues to increase its activities to meet the constantly growing demand from the organization and implement the initiatives related to digital transformation. ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT The Architecture branch (TECA) is seeking a Business Transformation Officer with a passion and vision for building quality technology solutions to support WFP operations. Reporting to the Chief of IT Architecture Branch of the Technology Division, the Business Transformation Officer will play an important role in transforming business objectives into a cohesive and effective WFP Digital Landscape. They will use their substantial technical knowledge, with a focus on technical solution architecture, to analyse business needs and build the blueprint of a modern digital foundation for WFP. Working with the Architecture Team, Solution Architects and other TEC units, the Business Transformation Officer will also be part of thought leadership activities and provide strategic and tactical advice to WFP business units. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive) - Develop and evolve WFP's digital platform strategy, aligned to and prioritized by business priorities; - Support the development of functional work plans, ensuring compliance with the digital platform strategy; - Continuously improve guidelines, processes and procedures to assist Business Relationship Management, Business Analysis and IT Project Management functions; - Participate in identifying business needs and propose well-researched ideas (by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of technology products) for new or improved systems and solutions that assist in meeting WFP objectives; - As a principal role in the TEC Product Journey, use evidence-based criteria to provide in-depth analysis of IT solutions: make key decisions (example: 'Buy before Build'), identify risks and prepare related documentation to support the design and delivery of digital solutions; - Seek out and establish collaboration mechanisms with all teams and branches of the Technology Division, and subject-matter experts from Business Units, to ensure WFP's digital landscape is effective, efficient, secure and robust; - Build and nurture relationships with the business counterparts to understand and anticipate the direction of the business and ensure alignment of solutions with changing business requirements and priorities; - Manage business expectations in servicing business needs and oversee success of solutions, seeking ongoing opportunities to support or increase the business value from those solutions; - Propose change and continuous improvements that supports business capabilities and keep WFP's digital landscape in good health by determining when existing solutions should be retired, rebuilt or transitioned to off-the-shelf solutions to ensure delivering value for business priorities; - Manage a team of staff and/or contractors (as applicable), providing coaching, training and guidance to ensure appropriate development and enable high performance. OTHER SPECIFIC JOB REQUIREMENTS - Broad, conceptual understanding of solution architecture trends with demonstrated proficiency of technologies, frameworks, and languages. - Excellent understanding of software and very strong technology knowledge covering Cloud, ERP (e.g. SAP/HANA) and web (e.g. Python/HTML/CSS/JavaScript). - Ability to work on different levels of abstractions; application frameworks, service-oriented architecture (SOA), microservices, cloud solutions, containers, networking & infrastructure, IAM/CIAM etc. - Deep understanding of modern API platform design, security practices, data architectures. - Technically curious with appetite to learn and master emerging technologies. - Communicate the alignment between business objectives, requirements and solution architecture to make it accessible, understandable and usable in support of decision-making by those involved, at various levels, in technological and architectural decision. DESIRED EXPERIENCE - At least five years' experience in designing and implementing platform architecture and cloud-native application development projects; - Experience working in organizations that apply: Agile, DevOps, Continuous Integration & Continuous Deployment (CI/CD), and Human-Centred Design (HCD); - Demonstrated experience in managing technology projects and supervision of team members; - Experience in transforming business trends into target architectures and new solution designs. INTERPERSONAL COMPETENCIES AND ATTRIBUTES - Building consensus, particularly in the face of competing design requirements; - Ability to influence / coach solution architects on modern evolutionary platform architecture principles and practices; - Well organized and detail oriented with strong judgement/decision-making skills; - Ability to effectively coordinate multiple responsibilities simultaneously; - Ability to plan and organize work and communicate effectively; - Ability to handle a large volume of work and to meet strict deadlines; - Ability to deal tactfully with people of different national and cultural backgrounds. STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education Advanced University degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics or Engineering or other related fields or First University Degree with additional years of related work experience and/or training/courses. Language - Fluency in oral and written English is essential. - Intermediate knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) or Portuguese (one of WFP's working languages). TERMS AND CONDITIONS Mobility is the essence of WFP and continues to be a core contractual requirement. These positions are rotational which means that you shall be subject to the regular reassignment process to any other location on a period of 2 to 4 years unless the position is reclassified as non-rotational. The selected candidate will be employed on a fixed-term as well as a rotational contract with a probationary period of one year. Depending on the duty station, the position may be eligible for Rest and Recuperation (R&R) scheme. WFP offers an attractive compensation and benefits package, including basic salary, post adjustment, relocation entitlement, travel and shipment allowances, 30 days' annual leave, home leave, an education grant for dependent children, pension plan and medical insurance. More details on https://icsc.un.org/ ________________________________________________________________________ This is how cinfo can support you in the application process for this specific position: - Before you apply for this position: Improve your application documents by registering for a Job Application Support. - When invited to the interview: Prepare for the interview by registering for a Job Application Support. This service is offered free of charge to Swiss nationals. Interested in a career with multilateral institutions? 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The United Nations World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes. Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need. WFP's regional bureau for the Middle East and North Africa provides strategic guidance, policy/technical support, and oversight to WFP's operations in 14 countries: Algeria, Armenia, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Palestine, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey and Yemen. The regional vision is to deliver on zero hunger and contribute to peace. Robust and reliable data analytics on food security, nutrition, vulnerability and emergency needs are fundamental in achieving this vision. JOB PURPOSE: This position is to provide leadership to a dedicated regional team of food security analysts and geographic information system (GIS) experts as well as technically overseeing and supporting country level vulnerability analysis and mapping efforts to ensure that the most reliable and up-to-date evidence is available at all times to inform WFP's portfolio of work. Responsibility will include leadership and strategic guidance in areas such as emergency needs assessments, food security monitoring, climate analysis, context analysis, beneficiary targeting, market analysis, nutrition assessments, cost effectiveness and operational efficiency. The Senior Vulnerability Analysis & Mapping Officer will work under the direct supervision of the regional Head of Programme. MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The Senior Vulnerability Analysis & Mapping Officer will be responsible for delivering quality analytics in the following key areas: Emergency need assessments - With the application of the latest technology and methods ensure that data and analysis on food assistance needs (who needs assistance, where, when and for how long) are available to WFP and partners at the right time to make key decisions for any required emergency response. - Ensure data readiness for the purpose of rapid emergency needs assessments to guide an initial emergency response. - Support country offices on the implementation and maintenance of WFP's Spatial Data Infrastructure (SDI) and maintain current systems. Work with VAM advisors at WFP HQ in Rome to improve and expand the SDI. - Support Country Office surge requirements for assessments, vulnerability analysis and mapping, including emergency situations. Economic and market analysis - Ensure robust market analysis across the region as early warning for economic shocks and to adequately inform transfer modality choices (food, cash, vouchers). - Contribute to the refinement of cost-efficiency analysis especially for national social protection programme support. - Undertake market-related field missions to support operations –emergency, recovery and rehabilitation, development and capacity building, with emphasis on cash-based interventions. Nutrition assessments - Initiate and guide state-of-the-art nutrition analyses such as Cost of Diet and cash/voucher expenditure patterns for recommendations for improved nutrition programming. Beneficiary targeting - Provide guidance and support to country offices on methodologies and procedures for beneficiary selection that minimize inclusion of non-eligible beneficiaries and exclusion of vulnerable and food insecure households and individuals. Vulnerability and climate change impact analysis - Collect, manage, prepare and analyse remotely sensed climatological data. This includes supporting the efforts by country offices to conduct a Consolidated Livelihoods Exercise for Analysing Resilience (CLEAR) and rolling out 3PA that consist of an Integrated Context Analysis and Seasonal Livelihoods planning. - Conduct urban specific analyses that provide detailed data and analysis on food security situation in urban contexts. Monitoring and evaluation systems: Lead the regional VAM function to support country office outcome monitoring and the M&E function to support country office process and output monitoring. Partnership and representation: Enhance WFP's leadership role in food security analysis by representing WFP in meetings with strategic partners, contributing to high-level technical discussions, exchanging knowledge and experience with other institutions and identifying areas of comparative advantage in both emergency and non-emergency settings. Effective staff management: Lead, motivate and manage a geographically dispersed team of technical staff, providing coaching and guidance to ensure appropriate career development and enable high performance. - Build relationships and collaborate closely across the programme team and with other divisions, regional bureaux and country offices as required. - Ensure that gender perspectives will be incorporated in all areas of assessment and analysis. The post-holder will be expected to perform other duties as required. SPECIFIC QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Work experience & skills - Minimum of 11 years of relevant professional work experience in international development and/or humanitarian work, at least 4 of which in an international organisation within food security related domain(s) - Experience in managing complex activities in a humanitarian as well as in development context. - Proven knowledge and ability to comprehend complex sets of data and generate analyses. Economic and market analysis as well as focus on food security/nutrition domain considered to be an added-value - Expertise in international financial institutions, including previous work experience, is an asset. - Experience in the design and implementation of new policies, processes, and vulnerability analysis systems to improve efficiency and effectiveness of assessment efforts. - Experience in creating and cultivating a broad range of relationships with key stakeholders including NGOs, national authorities, UN agencies, donors and academia. - Demonstrated ability to lead and build multi-functional and cross-geography teams and to collaborate with others to achieve collective results. - Ability to deliver results through efficient planning and organisation and by enabling more junior colleagues to excel. - Proven ability to develop quality reports and analysis. - Experience in the Middle East and/or North Africa is preferable. STANDARD MINIMUM ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Advanced University degree in Economics or First University degree with additional years of related work experience and/or training/courses. Language: - Fluency (level C) in English language. - Intermediate knowledge (level B) of a second official UN language: Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish, and/or Portuguese (a WFP working language). Arabic is an advantage TERMS AND CONDITIONS International Professional positions are open to all nationalities. The selected candidate will be employed on a fixed-term contract with a probationary period of one year. Mobility is and continues to be a core contractual requirement in WFP. This position is based in Khartoum, Sudan, and would require the incumbent to relocate. After completing this assignment, you will be expected to apply internally for other assignments in WFP. WFP offers an attractive compensation and benefits package including basic salary, post adjustment, relocation entitlement, travel and shipment allowances, 30 days' annual leave, home leave, an education grant for dependent children, a pension plan, and medical insurance. For more details, please visit icsc.un.org. ________________________________________________________________________ This is how cinfo can support you in the application process for this specific position: - Before you apply for this position: Improve your application documents by registering for a Job Application Support. - When invited to the interview: Prepare for the interview by registering for a Job Application Support. This service is offered free of charge to Swiss nationals. Interested in a career with multilateral institutions? 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WFP seeks candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles. Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis, and we are committed to promoting diversity and gender balance. ABOUT WFP The United Nations World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes. Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need. ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT The Ethics Office was created to assist the Executive Director in nurturing a culture of ethics and accountability. The overarching objective is to enable employees to observe and perform their functions with the highest standards of integrity, as required by the UN Charter, the Standards of Conduct for the International Civil Service, the WFP Code of Conduct and other issuances and practices. The Director of the Ethics Office reports directly to the Executive Director and is also a member of the Oversight and Policy Committee (OPC) in an advisory capacity. The Ethics Office is an independent and formal office. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive) - Formulate, review and disseminate policies, standard-setting, training, and guidance related to all ethical issues (e.g. conflicts of interest, outside activities, gifts, honours and decorations, political engagement, financial disclosure, whistleblower retaliation, and independence) in coordination with relevant units of WFP, as appropriate, as well as the Ethics Panel of the United Nations, in order to ensure a uniform and consistent application of ethics-related issues within the United Nations system - Provide guidance to management and advocate for the incorporation of ethical standards into the organizational policies, practices, and operations - Raise staff awareness within the Programme on ethical standards and expected behaviour in cooperation with relevant units of WFP and develop mandatory and non-mandatory ethical training programs (initial and refresher) and workshops for all staff - Provide management and employees with confidential advice and guidance regarding ethical behaviour and standards - Administer the Whistleblower Protection Policy to enable employees to report misconduct and cooperate with duly authorized audits, investigations and proactive integrity reviews (PIRs) without being subject to retaliation - Administer the Annual Conflicts of Interest and Financial Disclosure Programme (ADP), as an annual, mandatory disclosure programme to identify, mitigate and address actual, perceived and potential conflicts of interest - Issue an annual report, through the Executive Director, to WFP's Executive Board - Participate regularly in the work of the Ethics Panel of the United Nations and the Ethics Network for Multilateral Organizations; Collaborate with other UN agency's Ethics functions - Provide effective leadership to the unit to ensure the continued development and coaching of a cohesive and high performing team. - Take responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives in all areas of work, to ensure equal participation of women and men - PSEA activities may be added pending JIU review on the Ethics function and management decision. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Education: - Advanced university degree in Ethics and Compliance, or advanced university degree in Law, Social Sciences, Public Policy, Business Administration or Human Resources Management, with emphasis on courses covering corporate compliance, business ethics, or corporate social responsibility/sustainability. Experience: - Proven track record (at least 13 years) of postgraduate progressively responsible professional experience in the areas of ethics and related fields, such as design of ethical standards, ethics and compliance programmes, conduct and discipline programmes, accountability and compliance frameworks, and/or financial disclosure policies - Experience working in developing countries would be an asset - Experience in change management - Strong knowledge of UN system, international organizations, or public service sector ethical policies, rules, regulations and procedures is highly desirable. Competencies: - Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively on highly sensitive issues with staff and managers at all levels, with particular emphasis on developing trust and demonstrating fairness - Proven conceptual, analytical and evaluative skills; and an ability to conduct independent research and analysis - Experience and demonstrated sensitivity in working with - cross-cultural aspects of human relations and the ability to influence appropriately - Strong sense of impartiality and objectivity - Ability to work in a complex, decentralized organization - Knowledge of current industry best practices relating to corporate ethics and business conduct/practice would be an asset - Ability to manage, coach and motivate diverse teams and deliver effectively through others to achieve results. Language: - Fluency (level C) in English language - Intermediate knowledge (level B) of a second official UN language: Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish, and/or Portuguese (a WFP working language) TERMS AND CONDITIONS The Director of the Ethics Office's tenure will be for a four-year term, renewable once, without the possibility of further employment within WFP at the end of the term. WFP offers an attractive compensation and benefits package, including basic salary, post adjustment, relocation entitlement, travel and shipment allowances, 30 days' annual leave, home leave, an education grant for dependent children, pension plan and medical insurance. ________________________________________________________________________ This is how cinfo can support you in the application process for this specific position: - Before you apply for this position: Improve your application documents by registering for a Job Application Support. - When invited to the interview: Prepare for the interview by registering for a Job Application Support. This service is offered free of charge to Swiss nationals. Interested in a career with multilateral institutions? Read more: Working with the United Nations Working with International Financial Institutions For Swiss nationals ____________________________________________________________________________________

Reporting to Contract Supervisor, we are looking for a Contract Clerk in our team in Italy. 1. Primary Objective of Position Manage independently offers from public customers for the Diagnostics Division 2. Major Accountabilities Manage independently all activities related to the processing of offers by the Public Administration in the diagnostic market. Ability to analyser requests identifying points of attention or binding aspects from an administrative point of view. Autonomous preparation of all administrative documentation of electronic tenders and public offers. Preparation of the economic and technical offer in accordance with the requirements. Collaboration and synergy with the field team with an active contribution to the verification of compliance with the requirements. Ability to manage and mastery in response. Authority and interpersonal skills in collaboration with internal and sales force colleagues. Ensure that the processes comply with corporate policies. 3. Education Degree in political science, economics, law, 4. Background Spoken and written English. Excellent knowledge of the office package. Teamworking skills 5. Impact of position Manages the activities following the signing of the contract. Active collaboration in the preparation of contractual standards. 6. Geography: the position will be based in Torino.

Responsible for the installation, service and maintenance of GPI machinery in constumer facilities. The incumbent is a key member of the Technical Service team and oartners with our converting and sales teams to meet the needs of the customers. Key Responsibilities: Conducts top-level troubleshooting, diagnosis and repair of electrical, mechanical and controls related problems on machines installed at customer locations, including overhauls and field upgrades as necessaryParticipates in the development, processing and follow up of specifications during machinery tests, debugging and start up, as well as, during the development and field testing of new carton designsDevelops and maintains productive working relationships with customers and acts professionally and proactively to resolve equipment, cartons or service-related issuesAs the technical expert, partners with sales and converting manufacturing individuals and teams to resolve customer issues, as well as, support new business opportunities and product development projectsApplies continuous improvement concepts and techniques to increase equipment productivity. Participates in process improvement and cost reduction initiatives.Effectively utilizes IT systems (in-house and standard applications)Maintains skill base necessary and consistent with machinery and carton technologyProvides instruction and training to customers' staff on safety, operations, machinery maintenance and proper carton handling proceduresPrepares service reports, modified schematics, standard operating procedures and carton specification updates to support field initiatives and changesReports on progress of projects / assignments to all internal and external stakeholdersConducts audits, evaluations and assessment of machine systems / performance resultsLiaises with other companies / OEM's working on common projects This is a summary of the key responsibilities of this position. The Company reserves the right to require the role-holder to undertake such additional tasks or duties as may be within their capabilities and abide by all reasonable rules and instruction given by the Company. Qualifications and Experience Important Graphic Packaging Holding Company Good career opportunityMain Skills:Higher level of English reading, writing and speaking skills4 or more years of related experience and/or formal training in equipment maintenance, repair and troubleshooting. Knowledge of packaging or similar equipment is advantageousTechnical training with graduation or education of industrial or mechanical engineeringDemonstrated ability to ready electrical, mechanical engineering PLC and operator interface knowledgeWorking knowledge of continuous improvement methods, i.e. Six Sigma methodologyMust be prepared to travel if required on short notice. Working hours are flexible to meet Customer demands. Some shift / out of hours working will be required as necessary.Full clean driving license Key CompetenciesEffective communicator, both orally and written, with internal and external customersSuccessfully identifies root causes and resolves problems and issuesDevelops positive customer relationships through customer-focused mindset, build trustIs a team player, works well with others inside and outside the organizationIs a self-starter, has initiative, can effectively work independently with minimal direct supervisionEffectively manages time, plans, projects and related tasksFlexible approach to ensure timely and professional service to support customer and the internal manufacturing processContinuously meet targets and objectives, accountable for results Important Graphic Packaging Holding Company.Ottima opportunità di carriera.

This role is responsible for the management of Production and Materials Planning, Inventory Control and Planning, Sales and Operations Planning, Warehouse Operations and Logistics. This position will work with Manufacturing, Quality, Finance, Sales & Project management and other relevant functional teams at the site. The Supply Chain Head must be able to negotiate and implement lean processes by developing creative solutions and forward-looking strategies and must have demonstrated ability to lead through influence. In collaboration with site teams, develop processes and Key Performance Indicating metrics, utilizing the ERP system to provide timely visibility and tracking of materials and finished goods status across the supply chain. The main responsabilities are:Direct the work of the Master Schedulers, providing expertise and assisting functional leads in identifying risks and evaluating capacities required to support production, storage and other capacities.Maintain best practice KPI metrics and dashboard(s) to measure site execution, customer service and performance of Supply Chain processes.Ensures the management of the introduction and obsolescence of materials throughout product life cycle. Positively affects cash flow and cost of goods by consistently maintaining costing accuracy, supporting the order execution process and managing inventories.Continual and transparent communication with peers to determine the status of assigned projects. Expedites operations, including all functional groups, to prevent delay of schedules. Alters schedules through the Sales and Operations Planning to meet unforeseen conditions.Utilizes a collaborative and consensus approach to ensure customer needs are well represented and met.Manage the team providing professional guidance in terms of performance appraisals and team empowermentPerforms other job duties as required. Supply Chain Head - Multinational API companysupply chain - multinationalTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Education and/or Experience Minimum 5 years' experience in turning around supply chain organizationsDegree required: Bachelors, preferred: Masters or MBA focused in Supply Chain, Business Management, Finance, EngineeringFamiliarity with Supply Chain concepts, Import/Export rules, transportation and warehousing requirementsMust be organized, possess time management skills, have the ability to deal with ambiguity and be able to manage changing priorities. Leads, motivates, and develops direct reports and peers.Possesses excellent communication, analytical, problem solving and decision making skills.Ability to perform work under general direction and normal business pressuresVery good English Knowledge Preferred ExperienceKnowledge/experience with SAP ERP system or comparable ERP systems.Previous process manufacturing and planning experience.Pharmaceutical environment or similarAPICS certification & Lean Six Sigma Certification as a plusClear understanding of Supply Chain Best PracticesAbility to work and succeed in a global environment and people management Our client is an important American multinational company that deals with active pharmaceutical ingredients. We are looking for 2 Supply Chain Head figures for 2 Italian sites in the north-west Milan area and south-west Milan.Ottima opportunità di carriera.

With an extensive background in babysitting for children of all ages—coupled with my college coursework in early education and my fun-loving and caring personality—I am confident that I can provide excellent childcare to your family. From preparing healthy snacks and changing diapers to playing at the park and building forts, I am enthusiastic and supportive in every aspect of caring for children. Additionally, I have experience helping young children through separation anxiety situations, using distraction and refocussing techniques to help kids through those tough emotions. My babysitting skills and experience, along with my positive attitude and friendly nature, position me to excel in this role. I would love the opportunity to meet your family and discuss my qualifications in more detail. Thank you very much, and I look forward to speaking with you soon! Sincerely, Heidi

YiTong KIDS is a professional English and Chinese language school based in Milan. We are looking for qualified English Teachers to become part of its family. We are a passionate group of like-minded who share the same passion about language, culture and education. WE NEED: - Who feel passionate about teaching children, Who are dynamic, involved, smiling, fun and motivated by their work - BA or above, CELTA/TEFL/DELTA/TESOL qualified. - Minimum 2 year active ESL/EFL teaching experience with children - Native speaker or bilingual - Professional, Serious, Reliable - Experienced in teaching art, music, theater and visual performing arts in English. WE OFFER: - PART/FULL TIME teaching position - Opportunity to grow in an international, dynamic environment - Possibility to learn Chinese for free Due to the large amount of applicants, only candidates with valid working experiences will be considered. Please send your CV IN ENGLISH with recent photo. Thanks.